EDUCATION:

University degree required. Liberal arts education preferred or an equivalent of 4 years recent experience (defined as within the last five years) working at York University and performing the same or similar tasks. This education equivalency is in addition to the experiential requirements outlined below.

EXPERIENCE:

2 years’ recent related experience (e.g., educational liaison in an academic environment, making effective presentations and/or public speaking, attending fairs/events, program/project administration, etc.), advising/counselling, and answering detailed/complex enquiries in a student service area preferred. International travel experience required.

SKILLS:

• Knowledge of secondary schools’ liaison (student recruitment)
• Knowledge of Ontario university system admissions criteria, university programs, and strong familiarity with Canadian and international educational systems
• Advising/counselling skills
• Analytical and problem-solving skills, for identifying trends in markets, generating ideas and innovative solutions
• Working effectively in a team environment
• Effective relationship building
• Excellent interpersonal skills including tact and diplomacy
• Knowledge and sensitivity to cultural issues and public relations skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills to make effective presentations and respond to detailed/complex enquiries
• Exercising good judgement, initiative, and creative problem-solving skills
• Excellent organizational skills including ability to work independently, meet deadlines, coordinate a number of projects/programs simultaneously in response to changing/conflicting priorities
• Working effectively under pressure of high volume
• Maintaining confidentiality
• Intermediate skills with MS Word, Excel, and Powerpoint
• Introductory MS Access with the ability to run queries from an established database
• Adept at learning new technology programs and adapting to change
• Social media skills
• Lifting and bending, carrying boxes with a weight of 20-25 pounds.
• Valid passport
• Valid ‘G’ driver’s license with proven good driving record (abstract required)
• Access to a reliable vehicle required

IInternational Recruitment Officers play an important role in York University’s international recruitment activities through a variety of methods. This includes delivering recruitment presentations, researching, and contributing to the development of programs, strategies, and marketresearch. International Recruitment Officer contributes to York’s goal of developing a vibrant, diverse, and highly academic group of international applicants.